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Sheng Di Huang

A Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) derived from the root tuber of perennial herbaceous plant Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch (Chinese foxglove root, Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae) belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. This traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is believed to nourish yin and may help relieve any symptoms due to yin deficiency. It may replenish fluids and help with constipation and fever.
Synonym:Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae
Rehmannia glutinosa
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